This course gives participants an opportunity to further research and develop their knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation, to apply and integrate it with their future careers, extending them through a self-directed study project that has personal impact for them. Participants undertake a project either individually or in small teams of up to three under the supervision of a faculty supervisor. There are several different kinds of projects that can be undertaken in this course:
(1) A substantial corporate innovation initiative developed for and in collaboration with the participant’s present organization
(2) The design, development and validation of a new venture proposal, including social ventures, to be presented by the participant in a pitch for resources to the local entrepreneurship ecosystem
(3) The design, validation and feasibility scoping of an innovative and sustainable solution to a serious social, urban or environmental challenge, to be presented by the participant to one or more relevant external agencies of government
(4) A substantial piece of research on policies, programs and infrastructure to enable greater participation in, and better quality outcomes from entrepreneurship and innovation activities across the economy generally
(5) Other kinds of projects may be considered, subject to approval by the course convenor.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this  course, participants will be able to: 

1. Analyse E&I challenges and opportunities in the context of the candidate’s own career
2. Apply tools and frameworks presented in the E&I specialisation to real innovation challenges and/or new venture opportunities of high personal salience
3. Integrate knowledge and critical skills in the assessment of either (a) a new venture, or (b) a workplace innovation initiative, or (c) research and recommendations for policies and programs to enhance E&I activity across the economy, or (d) an integrative research project focusing on a particular application of E&I
4. Create an applied response to an innovation and/or new venture opportunity based on critical analysis and research
5. Develop a personal agenda for integrating E&I thinking into the candidate’s future career 

Research-Led Teaching

As this is an applied research project course, there are no lectures or tutorials. At the start of the semester, supervisor(s) and students will agree to a schedule of frequent (typically weekly) meetings and timetable of deliverables.

The nature of the supervisory arrangements will also be agreed at the start of the semester: that is, who the primary and secondary (if any) supervisors will be for each group (or individuals if necessary).

It is the responsibility of course participants to engage with potential supervisors for their major project. It is recommended that supervisors have experience in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Field Trips

n/a

Additional Course Costs

n/a

Examination Material or equipment

There are no examinations for this course.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	As this is an applied research project course, there are no lectures or tutorials. At the start of the semester, supervisor(s) and students will agree to a schedule of frequent (typically weekly) meetings and timetable of deliverables.	Project Scope - 5pm, Friday 16th of August. Project Review - 5pm, Friday 27th of September. Project Report - 5pm, Friday 18th of October. Project Presentation - During examination period, to be arranged by student and mentor.

Tutorial Registration

n/a

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Project Scope	15 %	16/08/2019	26/08/2019	1,5
Project Review	25 %	27/09/2019	12/10/2019	2,3
Project Report	50 %	18/10/2019	28/10/2019	2,3,4
Project Presentation	10 %	31/10/2019	28/11/2019	4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Due to the practical, project-based nature of the course, participation is highly recommended.

Examination(s)

There are no examinations for this course.

Assessment Task 1

Project Scope

Details of task:

The purpose of this assessment task is to establish the nature and goals of the project to be undertaken by the student during the course.

This should be discussed and agreed upon by both the student and the supervisor before the due date of the task.

Individual assessment or Group task: Individual. If multiple students are working on the same project, it is recommended that each focus on a specific aspect for their individual assessment.

Requirements:

On Friday of Week 4, each student will deliver a brief, 3-5 page overview of the intended project.

This should include:

1. Brief description of the organisation/venture/problem to be addressed;
2. Intended outcomes for the project;
3. Key methods and/or frameworks to be used;
4. Proposed timeline and key milestones.

Submission date: 5pm, Friday 16th of August.

Due date for return of assessment: 26th of August.

Marking Criteria: See above. A detailed rubric will be made available through the course Wattle site.

Assessment Task 2

Project Review

Details of task:

The purpose of this assessment task is to provide critical support, feedback and additional guidance on the student's project to ensure that they can achieve a positive outcome by the end of the course.

Depending on the nature of the project and the supervisor's expert advice, this may lead to changes to intended outcomes and scope of the project.

Individual assessment or Group task: Individual. If multiple students are working on the same project, it is recommended that each focus on a specific aspect for their individual assessment.

Requirements:

Although marks will be based on the draft report, each student delivers a 10 minute presentation to guide their supervisor through the current state of their project. This presentation will not be assessed, but is highly encouraged as it will provide students with an opportunity to receive immediate feedback and guidance on further development of their project before submission.

This presentation should include:

1. Brief description of the current state of the project;
2. Key achievements and outcomes so far;
3. Key concerns, bottlenecks or obstacles encountered;
4. Updated… timeline for project completion.

The draft report will be delivered at 5pm, Friday of Week 8. The presentation should occur during week 9, to be coordinated by the student and the supervisor.

Submission date: 5pm, Friday 27th of September.

Due date for return of assessment: 12th of October.

Marking Criteria: See above. 

Assessment Task 3

Project Report

Details of task:

This assessment task consists of delivering a finalised report of project, its achievements and opportunities for continuation.

The format and nature of the report will depend on the specific project, and should be discussed and agreed upon with the supervisor early in the process.

Individual assessment or Group task: Individual. If multiple students are working on the same project, it is recommended that each focus on a specific aspect for their individual assessment.

Requirements:

On Friday of Week 11, each student will deliver their final… report.

The exact structure and format of the report should be agreed upon by the student and the supervisor, but in general terms, it should… consider the following:

1. Brief introduction to the project, including overview of the organisation or problem it is addressing;
2. Description of the project's audience and intended benefits;
3. Background research and overview of tasks completed during the project;
4. Key outcomes achieved during the project;
5. Implementation plan, whether in a new or established organisation;
6. Required resources, highlighting those that have already been obtained;
7. Areas for improvement or further development.

Submission date: 5pm, Friday 18th of October.

Due date for return of assessment: 28th of October.

Marking Criteria: See above. 

Assessment Task 4

Project Presentation

Details of task:

The purpose of this task is to present the project to key stakeholders, with a focus on those who:

1. have the capacity to support its implementation;
2. can provide access to funding; or
3. can provide access to necessary resources.

It is the students responsibility to engage and coordinate with these stakeholders. Supervisors will support this process with access to any networks that may help with this process.

Individual assessment or Group task: Individual. If multiple students are working on the same project, it is recommended that each focus on a specific aspect for their individual assessment.

Requirements:

During the examination period, each student will deliver a presentation that explains and highlights the benefits of implementing their project. This presentation and associated discussion with the audience should take approximately one hour.

The specific format of the presentation should be decided by the supervisor based on the nature of the project. Some general aspects to include are:

1. Overview of the problem/opportunity the project is seeking to address;
2. Key, measurable benefits that the project's implementation would achieve;
3. Plan for implementation, highlighting any progress achieved so far; and
4. Clear case and request for support, be it in terms of resources or funding.

Submission date: During examination period, to be arranged by student and mentor.

Due date for return of assessment: At release of final marks.

Marking Criteria: See above.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

All assignments will be marked and where appropriate feedback will be provided either: in class, or in person by appointment with the course lecturer, or via the course Wattle site.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

You are allowed to resubmit your assignments before the specific deadlines where specified for each assessment item.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students